U.S. Market for Tamper Evident Caps for IV & Oral Syringes

Abstract

In the United States, the administration of drugs through intravenous or
intramuscular injection (parenterally) has been consistently rising since the
1990s. These injections are being performed not only through the traditional
method of drawing a fluid from a vial or ampoule into a syringe through a
hypodermic needle at the time of administration, but also through prefilled
syringes. A doctor or nurse filling a syringe just before use can be a
time-consuming process that can also increase the likelihood of incorrect
dosage or the patient and medical professional being exposed to a caustic or
otherwise harmful substance.

Prefilled syringes not only address drug and device manufacturers' concerns
about drug overfill but also customers' increasing concerns over patient
safety and increasing procedural costs. Prefilled syringes are convenient and
cost-effective devices that can be easily stored and disposed of, and they
increase the likelihood of the drug being sterile and having the proper
dosage, which is becoming an increasingly important factor as newer
high-potency, longer-lasting drugs are being used across the medical industry.